Seasonal TCM Dietetics — Autumn
Autumn recipes
Moistening, strengthening and gently warming dishes for autumn dryness and the transition into cooler weather.
Each recipe has a full ingredient list, step-by-step method and a printable A4 recipe card you can hand to a patient or stick on the kitchen wall.
Honey-Poached Pear & Lily Bulb
蜂蜜百合燉雪梨 · Fēng Mì Bǎi Hé Dùn Xuě Lí
Snow pear, lily bulb and white fungus form a softly textured dessert for dry autumn days.
Lung DrynessCooling
40 minCook it
Sesame, Daikon & Steamed Egg Custard
芝麻白蘿蔔蒸蛋 · Zhī Ma Bái Luó Bo Zhēng Dàn
A silky savoury custard with grated daikon and sesame, gentle enough for a simple autumn lunch.
Lung DrynessNeutral
25 minCook it
Silken Tofu, Pear & Soy Milk Soup
雪梨豆漿燉豆腐 · Xuě Lí Dòu Jiāng Dùn Dòu Fu
Unsweetened soy milk, pear and silken tofu make a light, moistening bowl with gentle sweetness.
Lung DrynessCooling
25 minCook it
Duck, Yam & Lotus Seed Soup
淮山蓮子燉鴨湯 · Huái Shān Lián Zǐ Dùn Yā Tāng
Duck, Chinese yam, lotus seed and white fungus simmer slowly into a substantial autumn soup.
Lung Yin DeficiencyCool
2 h 50 minCook it
Black Sesame & Walnut Rice Porridge
黑芝麻核桃粥 · Hēi Zhī Ma Hé Táo Zhōu
Ground black sesame and walnut turn plain rice porridge into a rich, warming-neutral breakfast.
Lung Yin DeficiencyNeutral
50 minCook it
White Fungus, Lily Bulb & Egg-White Steam
百合銀耳蒸蛋白 · Bǎi Hé Yín Ěr Zhēng Dàn Bái
A delicate steamed egg-white dish with lily bulb and white fungus for a light evening meal.
Lung Yin DeficiencyCooling
35 minCook it
Astragalus & Chicken Congee
黃芪雞肉粥 · Huáng Qí Jī Ròu Zhōu
A warming chicken congee infused with a small culinary amount of astragalus and red dates.
Lung Qi Deficiency with Weak Wei QiWarming
1 hCook it
Codonopsis, Shiitake & Barley Soup
黨參香菇大麥湯 · Dǎng Shēn Xiāng Gū Dà Mài Tāng
Mushroom and barley simmer with chicken and a modest culinary quantity of codonopsis for a hearty autumn bowl.
Lung Qi Deficiency with Weak Wei QiWarm
1 h 15 minCook it
Pumpkin, Red Date & Oat Bowl
南瓜紅棗燕麥粥 · Nán Guā Hóng Zǎo Yàn Mài Zhōu
Pumpkin, oats and red dates make a practical warm breakfast for cooler autumn mornings.
Lung Qi Deficiency with Weak Wei QiWarm
30 minCook it
Mulberry Leaf, Chrysanthemum & Pear Tea
桑葉菊花雪梨茶 · Sāng Yè Jú Huā Xuě Lí Chá
A light pear and flower infusion for short-lived dry-weather throat discomfort.
External Dryness Invading the LungCooling
20 minCook it
Sweet Almond & Pear Congee
南杏雪梨粥 · Nán Xìng Xuě Lí Zhōu
Sweet almond and pear cook into a soft rice congee suited to a light meal during dry, windy weather.
External Dryness Invading the LungCooling
50 minCook it
Daikon & Spring Onion Clear Broth
白蘿蔔蔥白清湯 · Bái Luó Bo Cōng Bái Qīng Tāng
Tender daikon and spring onion make a clean, easy-to-digest broth for a simple autumn meal.
External Dryness Invading the LungNeutral
30 minCook it
Tangerine Peel & Job's Tears Congee
陳皮薏米粥 · Chén Pí Yì Mǐ Zhōu
Aromatic tangerine peel and Job's tears keep this warm congee light and unsweetened.
Phlegm-Damp in the LungNeutral
55 minCook it
Adzuki Bean & Daikon Stir-Simmer
赤小豆燉白蘿蔔 · Chì Xiǎo Dòu Dùn Bái Luó Bo
Earthy adzuki and juicy daikon simmer into a satisfying plant-based bowl without a heavy sauce.
Phlegm-Damp in the LungNeutral
1 hCook it
Ginger, Shiitake & Barley Bowl
生薑香菇大麥飯 · Shēng Jiāng Xiāng Gū Dà Mài Fàn
Chewy barley, browned shiitake and ginger make an aromatic grain bowl for the cool autumn transition.
Phlegm-Damp in the LungWarm
50 minCook it
Walnut & Black Sesame Sweet Soup
核桃黑芝麻糊 · Hé Táo Hēi Zhī Ma Hú
Toasted walnut and black sesame blend into a smooth, rich sweet soup served in a modest portion.
Lung–Kidney DisharmonyWarm
30 minCook it
Yam, Goji & Lotus Seed Soup
淮山枸杞蓮子湯 · Huái Shān Gǒu Qǐ Lián Zǐ Tāng
Chinese yam, lotus seed and goji cook slowly with chicken into a gentle cooler-season soup.
Lung–Kidney DisharmonyNeutral
2 h 15 minCook it
Black Bean, Chestnut & Chicken Braise
黑豆栗子燜雞 · Hēi Dòu Lì Zi Mèn Jī
Black beans and chestnuts make a hearty, deeply savoury braise for a grounded autumn dinner.
Lung–Kidney DisharmonyWarm
1 h 15 minCook it
